Archive - Spirit of Change Magazine

20 Ways To Take A Bigger, Louder Stand In The Post-Election World

Many of us are rekindling our activist spirit knowing that the next four years will require everyone to act.

Disposable Biosensor Detects Pesticides

The growing interest in biodetection from consumers and the food industry itself has reached a global audience. Detecting genetically modified organisms and pesticides in very low concentrations with smart phones will one day be a reality.

How To Break Out Of An Energy Rut

Sometimes we blame our family, friends, environment and work for not making us happy, but the question you must ask yourself is, “Are you living a life that makes you feel happy and authentic?”

Curcumin Reduces Symptoms Of Anxiety And Depression Even In People With Major Depression

Curcumin, the yellow pigment associated with the curry spice Turmeric, has been found to be effective in reducing depression and symptoms of anxiety even in people with major depressive disorders.

Compassionate Holidays

In light of the recent political shift, many of us are in a state of mourning, and worry. To stay emotionally and spiritually strong, we may have to take off our warrior armor and step back to see the bigger picture…

Saving Gwendolyn: A Thanksgiving Miracle

The day after Thanksgiving, Maple Farm Sanctuary in Mendon, MA got a phone call from a rather unexpected source: a hunter.

Corporate Giants’ “Sustainable” Palm Oil Revealed As Sham

Child labor and forced labor are fueling profits for global conglomerates including Nestlé, Colgate-Palmolive, Unilever, Procter & Gamble, Kellogg’s, and others, finds an Amnesty International report published Wednesday…

Good News Headlines 12/6/16

The Army Corps of Engineers has denied a permit for the construction of a key section of the Dakota Access Pipeline, granting a major victory to protesters who have been demonstrating for months.

How To Give Your Canine Companion The TLC They Deserve

Next to our kids, dogs and cats are most likely the greatest investment we make in terms of our time, wallet, and our hearts — especially for those of us who do not have children.

How To Support Your Community In 2017

The New Year is almost here, which means it’s time to start thinking about your resolutions. While those around you might be focused on self-improvement, with goals such as quitting smoking and losing weight, you should strongly consider resolving to do good for everyone ― including yourself ― by uniting your community.

Is Your Bank Funding DAPL? Here’s How To Find One That Isn’t

There’s an entire industry of ethically minded banks and financial institutions out there to choose from.

We Were Made For These Times!

What follows is an extraordinary call of the heart by Clarissa Pinkola Estes. Not only is it worth reading, it's worth reading aloud -- so you hear it and feel it as well as see it.

U.S. Court Of Appeals Says Local Governments Can Prohibit GE Crops

The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued its decisions on whether federal and Hawai‘i state laws preempt Hawai‘i counties’ authority to regulate genetically engineered (GE) crops and pesticide use.

Five Science-Backed Strategies To Build Resilience

Even for the relatively self-aware and emotionally adept, struggles can take us by surprise. But learning healthy ways to move through adversity can help us cope better and recover more quickly, or at least start heading in that direction.

How Far Has The Medical Profession Fallen From The Hippocratic Oath?

The Hippocratic Oath is one of the oldest binding documents in history. While the classical oath calls for “the opposite” of pleasure and fame for those who transgress the oath, fewer than half of oaths taken today insist the taker be held accountable for keeping the pledge.